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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/30/2002 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2002-0473 1 ProclamationProclaims the week beginning Tuesday, April 30th, 2002 as "SAVE OUR PUBLIC TRANSIT" week AdoptedPass Action details
2002-0474 1 ProclamationProclaiming the month of May "Bicycle Safety/Wear Your Helmet Month" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2002-0475 1 ProclamationDeclaring Wednesday, April 24, 2002, as "A Second Chance Inc., Child Abuse Prevention in Pittsburgh Day" in the City of PittsburghAdoptedPass Action details
2002-0476 1 ProclamationDeclaring, Thursday, May 2, 2002, to be "Frederic B. Sargent Day" here in the City of PittsburghAdoptedPass Action details
2002-0477 1 ProclamationAppaulding the efforts of these citizens and all members of the Bloomfield Citizens Council and declares May 4, 2002 Bloomfield Citizen Council Awardees DayAdoptedPass Action details
2002-0447 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Agreements or Contracts, with a Consultant or Consultants, or Vendor or Vendors, for the purpose of conducting planning and management studies, and related activities in support of such studies including the purchase of data and data analysis equipment at a cost not to exceed $100,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0448 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with a Consultant or Consultants, or Vendor or Vendors, for the conversion of Census Data onto "CD ROMS" and related activities, at a cost not to exceed $50,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0449 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with the PCRG-Vacant Property Working Group for administrative support in coordinating, monitoring, identifying, and developing various issues related to vacant properties in the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $60,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0450 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Director of City Planning to enter into an agreement or agreements, or use existing agreements and contracts with vendors, consultants, or contractors for the purpose of upgrading the City's Automated Permit system. This includes, but is not limited to, the cost of services; and the purchasing of equipment, supplies, software, licenses and materials at a cost not to exceed $75,000. Read and referred  Action details
2002-0451 1 ResolutionResolution Providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or Contract, or use of existing Agreement(s) or Contract(s) with consultant, vendors and/or contractors for the purpose of planning, design and/or rehabilitation costs for the North Shore Underpasses and related costs in support of this project, at a cost not to exceed $100,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0452 1 ResolutionResolution providing for funding for the services of a watershed/flood control consultant to develop a watershed/flood control plan for the Saw Mill Run watershed area at a cost not to exceed $100,000.00. Read and referred  Action details
2002-0453 1 ResolutionResolution providing for funding for a Carson Street Truck Study at a cost not to exceed $40,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0463 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements with a Consultant or Consultants for the design of the East Liberty-Penn Circle Improvements; providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed $625,000.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0464 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts and/or an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements and for the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with Ballfield Light Replacement; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed $150,000.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0465 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts and/or an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements in connection with the Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Program; and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $200,000.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0454 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with Community Based Organizations for community and economic development planning assistance in various neighborhoods in the City and providing operating support for these groups in an amount not to exceed $900,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0455 1 ResolutionProviding for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh and further, authorizing various departments to enter into contract or contracts or use existing contract or contracts for the purchase of equipment and/or furniture at a cost not to exceed $1,565,000.00. Read and referred  Action details
2002-0456 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $300,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0457 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with the URBAN LEAGUE OF PGH., for the implementation/administration of the Housing Counseling Program, and related costs, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00Read and referred  Action details
2002-0458 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement(s) and Contract(s) with Consultant(s) and Vendor(s) to assist the City in improving its Citizen Participation Process and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, at a cost not to exceed $240,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0459 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with the Jewish Health Care Foundation to provide administration and operating expenses, housing and housing related supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, at a total cost not to exceed $579,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0460 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy for the implementation of a Citywide Lot Beautification – Flower Bed, Community Gardening Program and Baskets Program at a cost not to exceed $125,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0461 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2002 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0462 1 CommunicationCommunication from Charles Morrison, Director, Commission on Human Relations, requesting permission for Dr. Frances Barnes, a non City Employyee to attend the 2002 National Fair Housing Policy Training Conference in Orlando Florida, $1,380.00 June 9 -14, 2002Read and referred  Action details
2002-0466 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 833, effective January 1, 2002, as amended, entitled: "Adopting and approving the 2002 Capital Budget and the 2002 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2002 through 2007 Capital Improvement Program, by adjusting various line items in conformance with City Council's 2002 Capital Budget amendments." By changing the Organization of Western PA Conservancy – Business Dist. Project, from City Council to City Planning.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0467 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 881, effective January 1, 2001, as amended, entitled: "Adopting and approving the 2001 Capital Budget and the 2001 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2001 through 2006 Capital Improvement Program, by adjusting various line items in conformance with City Council's 2001 Capital Budget amendments." By changing the Organization of Western PA Conservancy – Business Dist. Project, from City Council to City Planning.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0468 1 ResolutionResolution amending and supplementing Resolution No. 861, effective January 1, 2000, as amended, entitled: "Adopting and approving the 2000 Capital Budget and the 2000 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2000 through 2005 Capital Improvement Program, by adjusting various line items in conformance with City Council's 2000 Capital Budget amendments." By creating Railroad Underpass Improvements District 3, $60,000 and increasing Allentown Business Association – Grandview Park by $25,000 in Council District 3.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0469 1 ResolutionResolution amending and supplementing Resolution No. 861, effective January 1, 2000, as amended, entitled: "Adopting and approving the 2000 Capital Budget and the 2000 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2000 through 2005 Capital Improvement Program, by adjusting various line items in conformance with City Council's 2000 Capital Budget amendments." By adding Warren Plaza High Rise Center Avenue $20,000 in Council District 6.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0470 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 833, effective January 1, 2002, as amended, entitled: "Adopting and approving the 2002 Capital Budget and the 2002 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2002 through 2007 Capital Improvement Program, by adjusting various line items in conformance with City Council's 2002 Capital Budget amendments." By reducing the amount of the line item Emergency Shelter Grant from $750,000 to $746,000.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0471 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 833, effective January 1, 2002, as amended, entitled: "Adopting and approving the 2002 Capital Budget and the 2002 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2002 through 2007 Capital Improvement Program, by adjusting various line items in conformance with City Council's 2002 Capital Budget amendments." By increasing the line item Housing Opportunity for Persons with AIDS from $500,000 to 579,000.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0444 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto Bossa Nova LLC, 123 Seventh Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a sidewalk café, planters and trellis on a portion of the sidewalk area at 123 Seventh Street in the 2nd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2002-0444 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto Bossa Nova LLC, 123 Seventh Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a sidewalk café, planters and trellis on a portion of the sidewalk area at 123 Seventh Street in the 2nd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0445 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto Buskers, Inc., 2117 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a sidewalk café at 2117 Penn Avenue in the 2nd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2002-0445 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto Buskers, Inc., 2117 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a sidewalk café at 2117 Penn Avenue in the 2nd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0446 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Pubic Works to enter into a Deed of Easement and Agreement with the Forest City Station Square Associates to grant to the City, an easement for pedestrian public walkway (Riverwalk) on Station Square property in the 19th Ward, 2nd Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0443 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of P. L. Frank, Inc., in the amount of $10,351.35, for providing an energy cost management study in connection with the replacement of an existing chiller for the Schenley Skating Rink Refrigeration Equipment. (PRESENTED BY MS. CARLISLE)Read and referred  Action details
2002-0437 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for April 24, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-0385 1 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 229 effective April 19, 2000, entitled "Providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements and/or a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for various projects in connection with the Neighborhood Needs Program in Council District 5; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by reducing the encumbrance of "Frick Park Tractor-DPR" by $5,000 and creating a new project "Magee Gymnasium Lighting" $5,000. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $783,168.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0386 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 403, as amended, entitled, "Providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements and/or a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for various projects in connection with the Neighborhood Needs Program in Council District 6; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adding the line item "Charles St. Area Council Title Searches for Mini-rise Project", $2,000. Total cost not to exceed $861,682.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0387 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 231, effective April 19, 2000, entitled "Providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements and/or a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for various projects in connection with the Neighborhood Needs Program in Council District 8; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adding a new line item: "Walnut Business Improvement District (BID) Process" $5,000. Total cost of all projects not to exceed $853,547.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0388 1 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 258, effective April 26, 2000, as amended, entitled "Providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements and/or a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for various projects in connection with the Neighborhood Needs Program in Council District 1; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by reducing the line item "Brightwood Athletic Association" by $1,400 and by adding the line item "BIG League Parks & Recreation: Brightwood Athletic Association, $1,400." Total cost of all projects not to exceed $667,155.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0389 1 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 257, effective April 26, 2000, as amended, entitled "Providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements and/or a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for various projects in connection with the Mayor's citywide Neighborhood Needs Program; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by reducing the line item "In-line/Skateboard Parks (2)" by $10,000, and adding the same amount to a new line item "Lawrenceville Citizens Council". Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $973,884.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0390 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an amendment to Resolution 483 of 1999, enacted July 20, 1999, entitled, authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to enter into an agreement with Three Rivers Area Labor Management Committee, formerly of 106 S. 18th Street, Pittsburgh, Pa., and now located at 425 Sixth Street, Suite 1440, Pittsburgh, Pa., for professional services in connection with the Tax Information Systems Modernization Project, Budget Year 1999; to correct a clerical error. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0400 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 654, effective October 25, 2001, entitled, "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements and/or a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for various projects in connection with City Council's 2001 Neighborhood Needs Supplement Program; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adding Business District Decorative Street Lighting, District 1 $125,432 and Western PA Conservancy: Stanhope Street Flowerbed $20,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0438 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for April 24, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-0391 1 ResolutionResolution accepting the location of proposed right-of-way for the Convention Center Infrastructure Improvements Phase III Project, Parcel 4 on Penn Avenue in the 2nd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0392 1 ResolutionResolution vacating a portion of Allegheny Square West in the 22nd Ward, 1st & 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0439 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for April 24, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-0396 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 861, effective January 1, 2000, entitled: "Adopting and approving the 2000 Capital Budget and the 2000 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2000 through 2005 Capital Improvement Program," by reducing the line item "In-Line Skate/Skateboard Parks (2)" by $10,000 and by adding the same amount to a new line item "Lawrenceville Citizens Council" in the Mayor's Neighborhood Needs detail.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-033*9 1 ResolutionResolution amending and supplementing Resolution No. 861, effective January 1, 2000, as amended, entitled: "Adopting and approving the 2000 Capital; and approving the 2000 through 2005 Capital Improvement Program, by adjusting various line items in conformance with City Council's 2000 Capital Budget amendments." By adding Business District Decorative Street Lighting, District 1 $100,928 in Council District 1.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0401 1 ResolutionResolution amending and supplementing Resolution No. 861, effective January 1, 2000, as amended, entitled: "Adopting and approving the 2000 Capital Budget and the 2000 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2000 through 2005 Capital Improvement Program, by adjusting various line items in conformance with City Council's 2000 Capital Budget amendments." By adding Calera Street Flood Wall $12,960 and District 5 Streetscape Banner Project $6,000 in Council District 5.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0402 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 424 of 2001, effective June 19, 2001, further amending 976 of 1996 entitled "Adopting and Approving the 1996 Capital Budget and the 1996 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 1996 through 2001 Capital Improvement Program" by creating a new line item, City Clerk Office Modernization Project Grant # 2271000 " by adding Business District Decorative Street lighting, District 1 $125,432 and Western PA Conservancy: Stanhope Street Flowerbed $20,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0403 1 ResolutionResolution amending and supplementing Resolution No. 861, effective January 1, 2000, as amended, entitled: "Adopting and approving the 2000 Capital Budget and the 2000 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2000 through 2005 Capital Improvement Program, by adjusting various line items in conformance with City Council's 2000 Capital Budget amendments." By adding Forbes-Murray Maintenance $5,000 and increasing Point Breeze Sign to $3,000 in Council District 8. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0440 1 ReportReport of the Committee on General Services, Technology & the Arts for April 24, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-0397 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution 680 of 2001 entitled "Authorization to advertise for bids and/or to place orders to purchase vehicles for use by City Departments in anticipation of the allocation of 2002 Capital Budget funding. Total cost not to exceed $3,000,000". Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0441 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for April 24, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-0349 2 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No.933 of 2000 entitled, A Resolution submitting a report of recommendations of the Street and Sidewalk Vending Site Designation Committee," by including additional permanent street and sidewalk vending sites for the 2002 Licensure Year.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0404 3 ResolutionResolution directing the Mayor and the Chief of Police to adopt and enforce the "Don't Block The Box" Program. Pass Action details
2002-0404 3 ResolutionResolution directing the Mayor and the Chief of Police to adopt and enforce the "Don't Block The Box" Program.Passed Finally, As AmendedPass Action details
2002-0442 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Engineering and Construction for April 24, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-0364 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements with a Consultant or Consultants, for Architectural/Engineering Services in connection with various City projects; cost not to exceed $400,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0365 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements for Construction Inspection Services on various City projects; cost not exceed $200,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0367 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts and/or an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements in connection with the investigation, design, construction and/or remediation for critical slope failures throughout the City and for the purchase of equipment, materials and supplies for said projects; cost not to exceed $250,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0368 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts for the installation and maintenance of traffic signal equipment throughout the City; cost not to exceed $100,000.00. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0369 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts and/or an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements, and for the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with Neighborhood Street Improvements; cost not to exceed $1,170,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0366 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts in connection with the Grant Street Maintenance Program; and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $75,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0472 1 CommunicationCommunication from Jacqueline Morrow, City Solicitor, submitting summaries of claims filed and paid in the first quarter of the year 2002.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details